Kensington and Chelsea Council is a local government authority in London (the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) responsible for municipal services and local governance.
Kensington and Chelsea Council is a local government authority in London (the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) responsible for municipal services and local governance. It was affected by a cyber attack in late November 2025, triggering emergency response measures and drawing attention from national cybersecurity authorities, highlighting the vulnerability of local government infrastructure to cyber threats.
Kensington and Chelsea Council has restored its planning systems and land searches following a significant cyber attack in 2025. The attack affected approximately 1,700 cases, disrupting local governance and services.…
In November 2025, Kensington and Chelsea Council suffered a cyber attack that halted council tax collection for four months. The attack compromised the council's systems, preventing the collection of payments and…
Councils have been warned of the urgent need to prepare for cyber attacks after a significant incident at Western Isles Council in November 2023. The Accounts Commission emphasized that councils should adopt a…
Kensington and Chelsea Council in West London has lost access to 650 planning applications due to a cyber attack that occurred in November 2025. The attack has left these applications in limbo, affecting various stages…
In the past 24 to 48 hours, multiple London councils, including Hackney Council, have been targeted in cyber attacks. Staff were warned of phishing and social engineering threats, although Hackney Council itself has not…